Trump-backed Kurt Alme wins Montana GOP Senate primary
Kurt Alme, a former U.S. Attorney, has won the Republican Senate primary in Montana, backed by Donald Trump. His nomination follows a controversial last-minute decision by retiring Senator Steve Daines to withdraw his candidacy and endorse Alme. The political landscape in Montana has shifted rightward, positioning Alme favorably for the upcoming election despite some internal GOP dissent.
- ▪Kurt Alme won the Republican Senate primary in Montana, projected by NBC News.
- ▪His candidacy was supported by retiring Senator Steve Daines, who withdrew his own bid.
- ▪Alme's nomination has sparked criticism of a backroom deal that limited other candidates' opportunities.
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2026 ElectionTrump-backed Kurt Alme wins Montana GOP Senate primaryAlme won the nomination, NBC News projects, after a late launch following GOP Sen. Steve Daines’ last-minute retirement, sparking criticism that Daines picked his successor.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Kurt Alme, former U.S. Attorney for Montana.Alme for SenateShareAdd NBC News to GoogleJune 2, 2026, 10:22 PM EDTBy Bridget BowmanFormer U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme won the Republican Senate primary in Montana, NBC News projects, putting the Donald Trump-backed candidate in a strong position to join the chamber next year.
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